Wanghee

Wanghee
Wanghee Wang*hee", n. [Chin. wang yellow + he? a root.] (Bot.) The Chinese name of one or two species of bamboo, or jointed cane, of the genus {Phyllostachys}. The slender stems are much used for walking sticks. [Written also {whanghee}.] [1913 Webster]

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  • wanghee — see whangee …   Useful english dictionary

  • wanghee — noun Either of two species of bamboo of the genus phyllostachys whose slender but strong stems are used as walking canes …   Wiktionary

  • whanghee — Wanghee Wang*hee , n. [Chin. wang yellow + he? a root.] (Bot.) The Chinese name of one or two species of bamboo, or jointed cane, of the genus {Phyllostachys}. The slender stems are much used for walking sticks. [Written also {whanghee}.] [1913… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Whanghee — Whang*hee , n. (Bot.) See {Wanghee}. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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